CAPISTRANO EL

CAPISTRANO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YSLETA ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 427 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, CAPISTRANO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CAPISTRANO ELementary School, located on Mecca Drive in El Paso, Texas, is part of the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD). As a neighborhood school, it serves a close-knit community in the El Paso area, focusing on foundational academic development for elementary-aged students. The school is committed to the YISD mission of providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, often emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth within a supportive learning environment.

Like many schools in the Ysleta district, CAPISTRANO ELementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence. The school utilizes various state and district-aligned curricula to ensure students meet Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the staff works to provide diverse learning opportunities that cater to the needs of its students, striving to foster both intellectual curiosity and character development in the heart of the El Paso community.

For more information, contact CAPISTRANO EL at (915) 434-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.